Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.
New rankings acclaim MIT’s graduate programs in engineering, business
MIT leads in seven engineering disciplines and three business fields, says U.S. News & World Report.
Practicing medicine at the nanoscale
New approaches to drug delivery offer hope for new, more targeted treatments.
Cutting through the fog
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.
Engineering cells for more efficient biofuel production
Yeast research takes a step toward production of alternatives to gasoline.
A cooler way to protect silicon surfaces
New room-temperature process could lead to less expensive solar cells and other electronic devices.
Bringing a new perspective to infectious disease
Enlisted in the fight against HIV, MIT engineers and scientists contribute new technology, materials and computational studies.
MIT engineers elected to national academy
Three engineers are among this year’s 69 new National Academy of Engineering members.
Chisholm, Langer receive nation’s highest honors for scientists and inventors
President Obama presented the two MIT professors with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation on Friday.
Putting the squeeze on cells
By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.
Finding his voice
First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.
Undergrads take the lead in 10.27
Class offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of energy.
New material harvests energy from water vapor
Polymer film could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.
How to stop leaks — the way blood does
Harnessing the principle that allows blood to clot, MIT researchers are working on new synthetic materials to plug holes.
Two MIT professors win prestigious Wolf Prize
Michael Artin and Robert Langer honored for groundbreaking work in mathematics and chemistry.